A productive mission to the Kingdom of Bahrain

The NZ & Bahrain Business Chamber's inaugural trade delegation to Manama in February 2026 has concluded with the signing of six memoranda of understanding between New Zealand and Bahraini companies, collectively valued at NZ$35 million.

MOUs signed

Fintech (2 MOUs, NZ$12M)

• Payment gateway integration for NZ e-commerce platforms entering the GCC
• RegTech compliance platform licence for Bahraini banks

Dairy & Food (2 MOUs, NZ$15M)

• Specialised dairy ingredients supply for Bahraini food manufacturing
• Halal-certified honey and manuka products distribution agreement

Education (2 MOUs, NZ$8M)

• English language and professional development programme
• University articulation pathway for Bahraini students to NZ institutions

Delegation highlights

The 10-member delegation met with:

• Ministry of Industry and Commerce
• Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
• Central Bank of Bahrain (fintech division)
• Tamkeen (labour fund and SME support)
• Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Chairman's statement

Simon Harrison: "This inaugural delegation demonstrates the depth of opportunity in the NZ-Bahrain corridor. As the only bilateral chamber between our two nations, we are uniquely positioned to convert these MOUs into commercial outcomes."